Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: rich-joy
Date: 12 Jan 03 - 04:43 AM

thanks Dave, I'd just realised my error, too!!!
Cheers! R-J

Subject: RE: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: banjomad (inactive)
Date: 12 Jan 03 - 04:40 AM

no R-J that was Ron Grainer, but Ron Goodwin is a sad loss.
Dave

Subject: RE: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: rich-joy
Date: 12 Jan 03 - 04:32 AM

Wasn't he the man responsible for that GREAT "Doctor Who" theme at the BBC Electronic Workshops in the 1960's??!!
(and was he an Aussie too??)
- or have I got the wrong bloke ...

Cheers! R-J

Subject: RE: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Jan 03 - 03:59 AM

Ans I'll forgive his "Skiffling Strings" because of the wonderful stuff he did with Peter Sellers ("Balham, gateway to the South" etc.).

RtS

Subject: RE: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: fat B****rd
Date: 11 Jan 03 - 12:45 PM

I always liked a thing he did called I believe "The Headless Horseman" RIP Ron.

Subject: RE: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: DMcG
Date: 11 Jan 03 - 08:00 AM

There's a photo of him in today's Guardian wearing a 'Keep Music Live' "bib". Let's hope Howells is not asked to say a few words about our loss...

Subject: Obit: Ron Goodwin - RIP
From: Fiolar
Date: 11 Jan 03 - 05:36 AM

The death has occurred of composer and musician Ron Goodwin aged 77. Best know for his film scores of which he composed more than 60. These include "633 Squadron"; "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines"; "Where Eagles Dare" and "The Battle of Britain" among many others. Over the years he appeared with many symphony orchestras and in his long career won three "Ivor Novello" Awards.